Canthigaster natalensis
Canthigaster natalensis (Günther, 1870)
Natal toby
Canthigaster natalensis
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Canthigasterinae
Max. size:  8.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m
Distribution:  Southwest Indian Ocean: Mozambique and South Africa to Reunion and Mauritius.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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